Looking for AR type sight

[whbonney26]

Just finished up another AR and want to put something on top. Right now all it has are the Magpul Backup Sights. Im looking to put some other kind of sight on it. Its a M4 style configuration. Dont have the money right now for an Acog or Eotech. What are some other cheap alternatives that people have had good luck with?

 

[GIJeaux]

Are you talking Glass or Open sights? Centerfire has a reasonably priced rear sight ($29.99) that looks usable. I just bought one of the flip up sights that infantry556 had for sale on here and wow! is it just what the doctor ordered.

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/AR-RS.aspx

Be well.
Al

 

[Guate_shooter]

I have had good luck with the Bushnell Holo if you are talking Glass on a budget.

 

[whbonney26]

Yeah, Im talking about like a holo sight or something along those lines. I have the Magpul Flip up backup sights. They are nice. I have an Eotech on one of my other ARs but cant swing that right now. Have never tried anything else.

I will give the Bushnell Holo a look.

 

[Guate_shooter]

It is pressumed to be made by Eothech and have Eothech Internals the main diference is unlike the Eothech which has a full metal housing, the Bushnell is metal/polymer other than that its "SAME". Not design for an "operator" who will run it super hard and bang it and drop it and beat somebody in the head with it but for a good quality range fun that holds zero and WILL WORK regardless its the perfect sight in its price range, I have ran mine pretty hard and its still glowing hard.

 

[whbonney26]

It is pressumed to be made by Eothech and have Eothech Internals the main diference is unlike the Eothech which has a full metal housing, the Bushnell is metal/polymer other than that its "SAME". Not design for an "operator" who will run it super hard and bang it and drop it and beat somebody in the head with it but for a good quality range fun that holds zero and WILL WORK regardless its the perfect sight in its price range, I have ran mine pretty hard and its still glowing hard.

Sounds good. I will look at it in a few and see what its all about. I love my Eotech but they get expensive.

 

[kengel2]

I use a Burris XTS135 on one of my guns, its worked good so far.

 

[whbonney26]

That looks pretty nice also. I like the short stock on the rifle too.

 

[noob]

i've heard PrimaryArms has a good alternative to Aimpoints. i've never actually tried it though. i'd just try to get a cheap used Aimpoint and be done w/ it. What's your budget?

 

[LouisianaRebel]

I have the primary arms M4 and 3x mag.
Its only 80 somthing dollars, you cant go wrong.

I'm about to buy another one for my dads gun when he gets a new shipment in.

 

[whbonney26]

Thanks......I like the looks and reviews of that LR.

I dont really have a budget........just dont want to break the bank on this one. Just looking for a cheap alternative

 

[OleWild]

You might also want to look at the Vortex Strikefire red dot scopes. They're fairly cheap, but almost everything I've read about them has been good and they come with a good warranty.

 

[SicilianSecrets]

So the best red dot I can get for under $100... any suggestions. Bushnell or another such as the Vortex? I'm leaning towards the Bushnell because I always associated quality with the Brand name... or maybe I'm ignorant.

 

[ARshooter]

Since you mentioned EoTech, I assume you are looking for a holographic sight and I have a $60.00 suggestion. Several months back, when the gun show was in town, I bought an NcStar holographic sight and absolutely love it. I was actually shocked at the accuracy. At 43 years old, my eyes are beginning to get kind of bad and was able to stack em inside 2 to 3" at 100 yards. This is the first time I've ever used one and am amazed at the accuracy with only a single point of sight. If I shoot iron sights I can usually get a 4" group.

 

[Bam Bam]

I bought an NcStar holographic sight and absolutely love it.

NcStar optics are generally crap! I've tried a few and had a friend or two get them, most got rid of them or threw them away. Glad to hear yours is OK though.

whbonney26, PM sent!





Bam Bam

 

[scooterj]

http://www.cmore.com/tactical.html

 

[lajeeper]

For what it's worth, I went with a Primary Arms multi-reticule red dot for about $90 plus shipping. I am extremely satisfied with it. It is stout, durable, and accurate. I later added on a Primary Arms 5x magnifier and am also happy with that.

 

[br549]

I also just ordered a Primary Arms M4. Can't find any bad reviews on them. For $89 I'll give one a chance. I just spent more than that on dinner.....